Creative Director | Visual Strategist | 2D Animation Layout Specialist | Storyboard Artist | Illustrator Bridging high-level visual storytelling and production management for global entertainment and corporate brands.

David Pietila

Creative Director | Visual Strategist | 2D Animation Layout Specialist | Storyboard Artist | Illustrator Bridging high-level visual storytelling and production management for global entertainment and corporate brands.

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Creative Director | Visual Strategist | 2D Animation Layout Specialist | Storyboard Artist | Illustrator Bridging high-level visual storytelling and production management for global entertainment and corporate brands.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Layout Background Supervisor at 9 Story Media Group/Brown Bag Films
January 1, 2013 - December 19, 2025
Senior 2D Layout Lead Artist recognized for successfully leading creative teams, streamlining workflows, and consistently meeting demanding production deadlines. • Trained in Photoshop, Flash/Animate, Sketchbook Pro and Toonboom Storyboard Pro. • As a Layout Lead/Supervisor managed teams of 3 to 10 artists. • Developed a 2D Photoshop Layout system for Harmony animated series for 9 Story Media Group/Brown Bag Films.
Storyboard Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Storyboard Artist freelance for multiple productions. • Amberwood Ent. • Big Soul Productions • DHX Media/Disney XD • 9 Story Media Group
Illustrator at Freelance
June 1, 1996 - Present
Illustrator freelance for multiple productions, including Gretchen Schlesinger’s Send Me the Soap series (Eco-Thumb Pub Co) and contributed to Rubicon Publishing’s Boldprint series, supporting educational and narrative-driven content.

Education

Classical Animation Diploma at Sheridan College, Oakville
September 1, 1992 - June 1, 1995
Art Fundamentals Certificate at Sheridan College, Oakville
September 1, 1991 - June 1, 1992

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet